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While I personally do not condone this holiday, simply because I am outrageously single, I can understand why those annoyingly happy people want something special on the 14th of February. That is why I have put together a few ideas to give your Valentine something hand-made and personal.

“Origami” Fortune Cookie

Don’t let the word Origami fool you, you only have to make like one and a half folds in this one!

Supplies:

Paper cut into a 4″ circle (can have a design or you can make one yourself!)

Paper cut into a 3-4″ long rectangle for the fortune (type it or hand write it to make it extra personal)

Glue or tape

Instructions

1. Carefully fold the circle in half to make a crease only in the middle of the fold (about 1″)

2. Place a little glue, double stick tape, or a small piece of rolled tape on either side of the crease, as pictured

3. Place your fortune inside the slightly folded circle

4. Slightly push the center of the crease into the rest of the circle, move your finger quickly so the glue/tape can stick to the other side

5. Give to your date!

Cards can be the most important part of a Valentine’s Day gift because that is where you can really tell that person how you feel. you can be as funny or mushy as you want. I think hand-made cards are the best because it shows you really put the effort and thought into your grift.

The Love Bug

Supplies:

Colored paper/tissue paper

Scissors

Marker

Googley eyes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut three small hearts out of each color paper, one large heart out of one of the colors, and two tiny hearts out of the other color